Lunchtime Links: Seahawks after Vikes’ Allen

Last night was awkward. On Monday Night Football’s national platform, the Seahawks couldn’t stop the Rams run, couldn’t establish their own run and couldn’t protect quarterback Russell Wilson, sacked seven times.

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jafabian

Allen had 22 sacks in 2011, 12 last season. The drop might have been due to being double teamed after his big 2011 year. When I heard about this I thought 1) That’s quite an addition, but who would we give up? (I was guessing either Turbin or Michael) and 2) Is this deal to prevent someone from getting him? Like SF or Denver? After last night’s game I think the Hawks need O-Line help more. Veteran help.

RadioGuy

I think you’ve got it. Wilson is getting his lunch handed to him because the linemen in front of him just aren’t good enough. Instead of trying to swing a deal for Allen, why not try bringing in one of the Vikings’ better O-liners instead? I can think of one who used to play a little football in Seattle, although that might be awkward.

Whatever else, you still have to outscore your opponents to win games. But for one play, Seattle loses Monday to a team that only puts 9 on the board. That tells me defense isn’t the problem.

jafabian

It’s possible the Hawks and Vikings were discussing either Tate or Baldwin but when the Hawks learned Rice tore his ACL they dropped out.

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